Equality Agenda.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Ceisteanna (1065)

David Stanton

Ceist:

1246 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if mechanisms exist to ensure that interview boards established under the auspices of his Department and which comprise of two or more persons are gender balanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22368/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

My Department is committed to equality of opportunity and consequently the policy and procedures for the selection of interview boards provides that due regard is given to the requirement for gender balance when nominating members to interview panels.

Question No. 1247 answered with QuestionNo. 1208.